Southern Style Beignet Fritters

Name: Southern Style Beignet Fritters
Total time: 180 min
Ingredients: 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast; 355 ml warm water (45°C); 240 ml evaporated milk; 100 g white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 840 g all-purpose flour, divided; 60 g shortening; 1 liter vegetable oil for frying; 30 g confectioners' sugar

Indulge in these delightful Southern-style beignets, a classic deep-fried pastry with a hint of New Orleans charm. Surprisingly easy to make, these fritters are sure to become a breakfast favorite!

180 min

easy

543kcal

calories

83g

carbohydrates

45mg

cholesterol

18g

fat

fiber

12g

protein

saturated fat

277mg

sodium

16g

sugar

unsaturated fat

Breakfast Southern

Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

355 ml warm water (45°C)

240 ml evaporated milk

100 g white sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon salt

840 g all-purpose flour, divided

60 g shortening

1 liter vegetable oil for frying

30 g confectioners' sugar

Directions

Step 1

First, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and stir in the evaporated milk, white sugar, eggs, and salt. Add 480 g of the flour and beat until smooth.

Step 2

Mix in the shortening, then gradually mix in the remaining 360 g of flour. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.

Step 3

Once the dough is chilled, roll it out on a floured surface to a thickness of 3 mm. Cut the dough into 6 cm squares.

Step 4

In a deep pot, heat the vegetable oil to 180°C.

Step 5

Fry the beignets in batches until they are golden brown and puffed. If the beignets sink and do not rise, the oil is not hot enough. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beignets from the oil and drain them on paper towels.

Step 6

Dust the hot beignets generously with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately. Enjoy these delightful Southern-style fritters!